Crassula ovata

Crassula ovata, commonly known as kerkei bush or baby jade plant is a perennial member of the Crassulaceae family. This succulent shrub is native to South Africa and has oval, glossy, dark-green leaves where it retains water. The pedunculate inflorescence bears star-shaped and white tinged pink flowers.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Kerkei Bush/ Baby Jade Plant/ Pink Joy/ Chinese Rubber/ Dwarf Rubber
Botanical name	Crassula ovata
Family	Crassulaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Basic Colour	white – Pink
Height	0.6 -> 3 m
Habitat	Dry areas
Altitude	400 – 1800 m
Bloom Time	December->February
Plant Type	Shrub, Succulent, Ornamental
Fruit Type	Follicle
different tolerances	Hardy
Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
Active substances	No active substances known
USDA Zone	9 (-7), 10 (-1), 11 (+4)
Sun Exposure	Part sun, Part shade
Soil pH	Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry
Soil Type	Sandy, Stony
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sows
Germination	tell us
Pests/ Diseases	Mealybugs, rot, fungi, red spider

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